If they are still with us, the Far Rockaway High School class of 1934 would be pushing 90 years of age as the 71st anniversary of their graduation nears. The photograph was sent to The Rockaway Museum. More...
By Miriam Rosenberg Contributing Editor The life and accomplishments of Nobel Prize winner and Far Rockaway native Richard Feynman was celebrated on May 11 when a stamp and street were dedicated in his honor. More...
The problem of constant elevator breakdowns that have caused residents of the Jewish Association for Services to The Aged (JASA) buildings on Beach 19 Street, to either be stuck in their apartments or have to walk up numerous flights of stairs was a More...
Teachers, who have been without a contract for more than two years, formed picket lines prior to school on Wednesday to inform parents and other about their demands and their plight. Chanting, blowing whistles and bearing signs that said, More...
A new nautical theme play unit is quickly being built right on the sand on Beach 103 Street. The unique area, aimed at kids age 5-12, will have a palm-tree spray shower, slides, climbers and other features. More...
The Rockaway Development and Revitalization Corporation honored local businesspeople, community figures and RDRC employees at its 19th annual dinner dance Wednesday at Russo More...
The Stella Maris Steppers recently competed at a competition held at Christ The King High School. The competitors are pictured with their moderator Jackie Guidice. More...
Raffle winner Michael Tubridy poses proudly with an original framed print by artist Martha Elliott Killian (r) and with Rockaway Artists Alliance president Geoff Rawling. More...
Captain Woody Selover, executive officer of the 101 precinct, reported to the community at the April precinct community meeting that while the 101 has seen a rise in crime in some categories, the streets of Far Rockaway are getting safer. More...
The youth of Far Rockaway assist in the planting of fresh vegetables which, when harvested, will be donated to the senior citizens of Far Rockaway. More...
Theresa Ann Keith, a 2005 graduate of Beach Channel High School, received a bronze medal for academic achievement. She is the daughter of Suzann and Dan of Far Rockaway and the granddaughter of Ann and the late David J. Walsh of Florida. More...
A dispute between a Hammels man and a worker at Hammel Houses led to an arrest on Wednesday morning as the police seized a Tech-9 machine pistol and a magazine loaded with 30 rounds. More...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which previously said that it would wait for its Canadian equivalent to come to some conclusions prior to getting involved in the investigation into an incident in which a Canadian Airbus A310 flown by More...
Erin J. Bennett, Community Liaison in the office of Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, will address community concerns at a meeting of the Citizen Action Team (CAT) for Rockaway on Monday May 16. More...
The Stella Maris seniors pictured have won more than one and a half million dollars in scholarships. Pictured left to right, front row: guidance counselor Marie Kaiven, Ana Arguerra, Shawna Bobbitt, Meghan Briza, Monice Curbello and Kelly McKinley. More...
Senior Citizen Jack Domfort has been a Rockaway resident for more than 50 years. About six years ago, his wife, Phyllis, convinced him that he needed a hobby and suggested painting. More...
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